Move out to of our nominees that are currently pending before the committee. We obviously have to have the requisite number of members here. So until such time as we have a quorum, we will move to our scheduled full Committee Hearing on infrastructure permitting, if were able to get the quorum of 12 we will take up the businessman at that point in time. I would anticipate that it would be relatively quick. So with that, we have names on the table in front of us, but i would invite you each to come to the table as a provide an opening statement. Mr. Casing, ms. Fleagle, astroturfing, mr. Brown, ms. Caruso and mr. Russell if just want to join us there. We are here today to discuss infrastructure permitting challenges ongoing efforts to streamline federal approvals and opportunities to improve the responsiveness, the transparency and the predictability of our system of permit review. I think we all recognize the need to make investments that will both upgrade and modernize our infrastruct
Considers it an accomplishment that he helped to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape making it easier for businesses and agencies to operate by regulatory lines in health, safety and the environment. The ambassador also strengthened canadas role as a world leader in Renewable Energy when he worked to harmonize vehicle emissions standards between our two countries which will ultimately improve air quality on both sides of the border. In addition, the ambassador fought for the Environmental Protection agencys Clean Power Plan which recognizes canadian hydroelectricity as a Renewable Energy that u. S. States can import and use to comply with new federal emission rules. Ambassador doer ensured that the surviving members of the world war ii joint americancanadian First Special service force, nicknamed the devils brigade, received a congressional medal of honor for its part in ending world war ii. Like all friends sometimes our nations have differences, but with his experience, tact
During and following the coldest period in the history of recorded weather in the Dillon area, the Beaverhead River began to freeze and flood above and below Laknar Lane Bridge.
Matt Jaeger, a fisheries biologist for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, received a national award in September from Trout Unlimited recognizing his commitment to coldwater fisheries.